Multivitamin* use before pregnancy
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Report
New York City, 2010
| Maternal Characteristics | Respondents | Estimated Population Affected | Prevalence (%) | 95% C.I. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,411 | 112,792 | 54.5 | 51.2 - 57.7 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| Non-Hispanic White | 359 | 29,778 | 30.8 | 25.2 - 36.4 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 343 | 25,143 | 62.6 | 55.6 - 69.6 |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 240 | 18,732 | 51.5 | 43.7 - 59.3 |
| Hispanic | 469 | 39,139 | 68.7 | 63.6 - 73.8 |
| Maternal Age | ||||
| Less than 20 years old | 85 | 8,799 | 73.9 | 60.9 - 87.0 |
| 20-24 years old | 230 | 19,326 | 69.5 | 62.3 - 76.6 |
| 25-34 years old | 769 | 61,691 | 52.9 | 48.6 - 57.2 |
| 35 years old or more | 327 | 22,975 | 38.7 | 32.0 - 45.5 |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 333 | 25,488 | 70.3 | 64.0 - 76.6 |
| High school graduate | 309 | 26,735 | 63.4 | 56.8 - 69.9 |
| More than high school | 766 | 60,426 | 43.8 | 39.4 - 48.2 |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Married | 777 | 62,232 | 39.7 | 35.5 - 43.9 |
| Not Married | 634 | 50,559 | 72.7 | 68.3 - 77.1 |
| Medicaid Status | ||||
| Not on Medicaid | 605 | 45,987 | 37.7 | 32.8 - 42.6 |
| On Medicaid | 801 | 66,344 | 65.8 | 61.7 - 69.9 |
*Women were asked how many times a week they took a multivitamin during the month before they
became pregnant with their new baby.
Detailed definition of indicator
Technical Notes
- Respondents - The number of mothers who responded to this question.
- Estimated Population Affected - Number of mothers/infants with characteristic or condition.
